The bill mandates the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to provide a quarterly report to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use and Recovery regarding expenditures from the Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund (SUD Trust Fund). This report will detail the allocation of funds to various components of the Behavioral Health Roadmap, including efforts to reduce stigma, expand access to treatment, and support the implementation of evidence-based recovery services. The report will also include a breakdown of the progress and status of these components, which are aimed at improving care for individuals with substance use disorders.
Additionally, the bill introduces new components and categories of spending related to the Behavioral Health Roadmap, such as Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) and Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) providers. These components are designed to enhance access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and peer recovery supports. The report will also provide financial data on the spending associated with these components, reflecting the ongoing implementation of the roadmap initiatives that began in January 2023.